HLNAPrior to 1994 a group of community people held meetings in an attempt to identify and address literacy needs in Hants County, Nova Scotia. This group was originally known as the Literacy Committee and was made up of interested individuals, tutors, learners, and representatives from other community groups with a desire to promote literacy.In January 1994, the NS Department of Education introduced the Community Learning Initiative (CLI) with a mandate to enhance the skills of community members and to answer communitylearning needs through local learning networks. The Literacy Committee began meeting monthly and actively solicited participation from additional community organizations and individuals who were prepared to provide organizational and administrative leadership.In March 1994 a daylong organizational meeting was held which resulted in the formation of the West Hants Learning Network Association. It was incorporated as a nonprofit organization with the Registry of Joint Stocks in June 1995.
Literacy Nova Scotia (Lns) Has Been Supporting The Literacy Community By Working To Ensure That All Nova Scotians Have Equal Access To Quality Literacy, Essential Skills, And Lifelong Learning Opportunities.Literacy Nova Scotia Is A Nonprofit Charitable Umbrella Organization That Provides A Provincial Forum For Organizations And People To Work Together So That Every Adult Has Literacy And Essential Skills Learning Opportunities. We Do That By Raising Awareness About The State Of Literacy In The Province And The Country, By Promoting Accessible Programs For All, By Collaborating With Others Who Have Similar Interests And Goals To Support And Celebrate Learning, And By Making Connections.Lns Celebrated International Literacy Day 2014On Monday, September 8Th With A Book Giveaway.Free Books For Children And Youth Were Provided By First Book Canada.